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The character "俊", with its traditional form written as "儁", is composed of the human radical (亻) combined with a phonetic and semantic component. In its traditional construction, this component is "雋", which originally conveyed a sense of excellence or being cut above, while the simplified form "俊" uses the component "夋", which carries connotations of towering or surpassing. Etymologically, the character has consistently described a state of superiority, with its early applications encompassing both outstanding talent and distinguished physical appearance. Over time, its usage became more specifically anchored to describing human excellence, typically referring to a person of exceptional ability, wisdom, or handsome features, effectively consolidating these related qualities under a single term.
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他长得真英俊。
那个男孩很俊俏。
她弟弟是个俊秀的少年。
这部电影的男主角比女主角更俊美。
因为他才华俊逸，所以很受欢迎。
在人群中，他俊朗的外表格外引人注目。
这位青年才俊在学术界已有显著成就。
尽管他相貌俊雅，但内心却十分谦逊平和。